Our on-campus "Scholarship Days" are for high school seniors who have applied for regular undergraduate admission and who qualify for academic scholarships based on their academic performance in high school.

On three consecutive Saturdays, eligible students come to campus to earn enhancement money to add to their initial awards, to learn more about other scholarship opportunities, to meet with faculty, and much more. Participation in this program is an important part of the overall scholarship process, and is required for a student to be considered for the John Glenn Scholarship, our full-tuition academic scholarship. (Dates for 2016 are not yet set.)

Other parts of this program include a morning session for parents on the overall scholarship and financial aid process, informational sessions for students and parents on the Muskingum University academic program and majors presented by faculty, lunch, and campus tours in the afternoon. In addition to testing for academic scholarship enhancement , Art and Music students may audition or show portfolios during the afternoon as well, and students interested in Journalism, Digital Media Design, Forensics (speech and debate), or Theatre are encouraged to attend a group meeting with faculty to learn more about these programs and special scholarship opportunities. Admission and Financial Aid staff and current MU students are also available in the afternoon, to visit with families over coffee and dessert.

Eligibility

Participants must apply for admission to Muskingum University prior to the test dates, with those who qualify for academic scholarships qualifying to participate in this program.The only way to know if you are eligible for academic scholarship is to submit all application materials well in advance of the Scholarship Day program. Any level of academic scholarship resulting from our review of your application makes you eligible to participate.

Eligibility Criteria

Participation in the Scholarship Days program is an important consideration for all scholarships, and is required for the John Glenn Scholarship. Final scholarship amounts for all participants are based on:

Secondary school academic record including curriculum, grades and class rank.

Results of the ACT or SAT test.

Performance on the written examination at the Scholarship Day program.

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And for certain levels of scholarship, a personal interview on the day of the competition.

A student's base scholarship level is determined by the high school record and ACT/SAT scores. This program simply gives students the opportunity to add to that base. NOTE: Scholarship Day performance can only increase (and never decrease) the amount of a scholarship award.

Awards

Initial scholarship levels are determined at the time of application review and admission decisions, with final levels to be determined by the end of February--after the conclusion of Scholarship Days, and in time for need-based financial aid packaging. Any new academic information submitted after the initial level is determined can potentially increase the starting offer (e.g., new ACT/SAT scores, new grades), but the Scholarship Days program is best way to enhance your award, with typical enhancement amounts ranging from $500 to $1,500.

Science Division & Performance Scholarships

Outstanding students pursuing a degree in any area of study within our Science Division may apply for a Science Division/COFS (STEM) Scholarship of $500-2,500 per year. Students demonstrating outstanding aptitude in art, digital media design, music, theatre, broadcasting, journalism, or forensics (speech and debate) may apply for performance scholarships in those areas. Annual performance awards typically range from $500 to $2,000 in music and from $500 to $1,500 in the other areas. Selection is made by faculty in those departments, and is based on an audition, interview, or portfolio review. (More information and downloadable forms.)

Notification

Results from the Scholarship Program will be announced beginning in mid-February, with all participants being notified of their final scholarship amounts as soon as decisions are made and amounts finalized.